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At the margins of the modern state

critical theory and law

The international order of the post-WW II period is in disarray. The sounds of war can be heard all around us, from Ukraine to Gaza, from Darfur to the Congo, and there is growing skepticism towards human rights and democracy, the rule of law and ...

Feminism, defeated

Feminism has been defeated. Once a politics, feminism is now a philosophy, an epistemology, a method. Once for women, it is now for everyone. Once in pursuit of liberation, it now seeks only inclusion. In Feminism, Defeated, Kate Phelan traces the depoliticization and ultimately, the ...

A subjective approach to international relations

the battle for meaning

China's growing power and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have thrust geopolitics back to the centre of the global stage, but the old frameworks of international relations, with their positivist methods and their emphasis on structural determinants, will not enable us to understand the ...

The male complaint

the manosphere and misogyny online

Inspired by leaders such as Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson, the online Manosphere has exploded in recent years. Dedicated to anti-feminism, these communities have orchestrated online campaigns of misogynistic harassment, with some individuals going as far as committing violent terrorist attacks. Although the Manosphere has ...

Socialism for today

escaping the cruelties of capitalism

Capitalism is failing us. Instead of bringing a decent life for the majority, it generates an outrageous gap between the rich and the rest, unaffordable housing, a profit-driven healthcare system, skyrocketing educational debt, racial and gender inequality, and the threat of climate disaster. Economist David ...

In search of green China

The world cannot address its pressing environmental problems without China. But can China be relied upon as a steadfast steward of nature, as its leaders have claimed in recent years? Prominent environmental campaigner and reporter Ma Tianjie gets to the heart of China's remarkable ...

The new nuclear age

at the precipice of Armageddon

The world is entering a new nuclear age. Nuclear weapons are returning to the fore of international statecraft in ways unseen since the Cold War. With major powers like Russia issuing threats of nuclear strikes, China and North Korea continuing to grow their arsenals, and ...

Framework agreements, supplier lists, and other public procurement tools

purchasing uncertain or indefinite requirements

This book looks at regulation, policy and implementation of framework agreements, supplier lists and other similar public procurement tools, with a strategic and pragmatic perspective. Whilst procurements of huge volumes and value are performed worldwide through such tools on a daily basis, and despite their ...

Data and private law

This collection examines one of the fastest growing fields of regulation: data rights. The book moves debates about data beyond data and privacy protecting statutes. In doing so, it asks what private law may have to say about these issues and explores how private law ...

Horizontal rights

an institutional approach

This book provides a new conceptual model for considering constitutional rights from a comparative perspective. A prestigious club bars women from standing for executive positions. A homeowner refuses to rent their house to a person on grounds of their race. Each of these real-life cases ...

Mandatory sustainability requirements in EU public procurement law

reflections on a paradigm shift

This book provides the first comprehensive appraisal of the paradigm shift towards mandatory sustainability requirements in EU public procurement law. Traditionally, EU public procurement law focused on 'how to buy', dictating procedural rules so that public buyers in the Member States did not discriminate against ...

Behavioral AI

unleash decision making with data

Implement AI and big data at your organization using principles from behavioral economics In Behavioral AI: Unleash Decision Making with Data, behavioral economist Dr. Rogayeh Tabrizi delivers an intuitive roadmap to help organizations disentangle the complexity of their data to create tangible and lasting value ...

The M&A Failure Trap

why most mergers and acquisitions fail and how the few succeed

An essential read about M&A for executives and investors who make critical decisions when M&A events and opportunities happen. In The M&A Failure Trap: Why Most Mergers and Acquisitions Fail and How the Few Succeed, a distinguished team of finance and accounting ...

Customer 360

how data, AI, and trust changes everything

Become more competitive by developing a superior customer experience through data, AI, and trust - and get your organization ready for AI agents like Agentforce Customer 360: How Data, AI, and Trust Changes Everything delivers key insight and vision on using emerging technologies to delight customers ...

Quantitative portfolio optimization

advanced techniques and applications

Expert guidance on implementing quantitative portfolio optimization techniques In Quantitative Portfolio Optimization: Theory and Practice, renowned financial practitioner Miquel Noguer, alongside physicists Alberto Bueno Guerrero and Julian Antolin Camarena, who possess excellent knowledge in finance, delve into advanced mathematical techniques for portfolio optimization. The book ...

Hands-on AI trading

With Python, Quantconnect and AWS

Master the art of AI-driven algorithmic trading strategies through hands-on examples, in-depth insights, and step-by-step guidance Hands-On AI Trading with Python, QuantConnect, and AWS explores real-world applications of AI technologies in algorithmic trading. It provides practical examples with complete code, allowing readers to understand and ...

Instagram for business

Become an Instagram aficionado and grow your business online Instagram For Business For Dummies shows you how you can tap into the social media platform with over 1 billion active users and the highest brand engagement of any social app out there. Businesses of all ...

Getting started in business plans

Turn a business plan into profitable reality with practical hands-on tips A solid business plan is crucial to the ultimate success of your start-up or small business. But don't fret, your friends at For Dummies are here to help! Getting Started in Business Plans ...

The little book of hedge funds

what you need to know about hedge funds but the managers won't tell you

Master the art of hedge fund investment in a high-interest-rate environment In the newly updated The Little Book of Hedge Funds by celebrated financier Anthony Scaramucci, you'll find a crucial roadmap through the intricate world of hedge funds in the aftermath of significant financial ...

Ethical AI in marketing

aligning growth, responsibility and customer trust

The rapid evolution of AI presents marketers with unparalleled opportunities, but innovation inevitably invites scrutiny. To stay ahead, marketers must ensure their use of AI is both effective and ethical. Whether you're launching your first AI marketing initiative or scaling existing programs, this practical ...